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          Culture

          News from the world of arts, literature, music and heritage, highlighting how societies express and preserve their cultural identities

          A tourist poses in front of a street mural by artist Jason Grech of Punch, the baby macaque monkey and his stuffed orangutan toy, in a Melbourne. AFP
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          A comprehensive history of viral animals

          Pop CultureMarch 30, 2026
          A poster in Dubai Marina that reads 'UAE a nation for humanity'. The relationship between the Emirates and its foreign residents has always been symbiotic. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Loyalty to the UAE transcends borders

          CommentMarch 30, 2026
          'Ishtiaq': The Arabic word for longing goes beyond just saying 'I miss you'

          'Ishtiaq', or longing, goes beyond just saying 'I miss you'

          CultureMarch 27, 2026
          Christina Aguilera will perform in Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena in September. Reuters

          UAE concerts and events postponed, from Shakira to Christina Aguilera

          CultureMarch 27, 2026
          Zayed National Museum is one of three museums included in a hotel stay offer in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

          Abu Dhabi hotel stays now include free entry to three Saadiyat Island museums

          Art & DesignMarch 26, 2026
          Same-day delivery commands premiums because it shortens the gap between ordering and using a product.

          In today's time-saving economy, buying back hours is business’s next frontier

          CommentMarch 19, 2026
          Eid Al Fitr celebrations across Abu Dhabi offer visitors a chance to learn more about traditional activities. Photo: DCT - Abu Dhabi

          Abu Dhabi cultural sites mark Eid Al Fitr with family-friendly celebrations

          CultureMarch 18, 2026
          US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists in Washington last week. Trust in mainstream media has declined in the US and elsewhere. Reuters

          Iran isn't the only foe Donald Trump is fighting an open-ended war with

          CommentMarch 18, 2026
          A damaged carving at Golestan Palace, a Unesco World Heritage site in Iran. Getty Images

          Mosques, palaces and cultural heritage sites in Iran damaged in attacks

          CultureMarch 12, 2026
          Let this year's Ramadan feel lighter, quieter and closer to its true spirit

          Let this year's Ramadan feel lighter, quieter and closer to its true spirit

          CommentFebruary 27, 2026
          Cyclists on the UAE Tour were among the first to pass through Masfout Gate. Photo: Abu Dhabi Sports Council / X

          Masfout, the Ajman exclave that's now truly on the world map

          UAEFebruary 23, 2026
          Dubai's Al Fahidi Fort has been closed since 2021 to allow for rehabilitation work to take place. Photo: Dubai Media Office

          Dubai's historic Al Fahidi Fort to 'reopen soon' as restoration work takes shape

          UAEFebruary 22, 2026
          The earliest storytellers of this land gathered under open skies, sharing stories that strengthened bonds and affirmed a shared identity. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          A rapidly changing Abu Dhabi will always stay true to the roots of its story

          CommentFebruary 19, 2026
          Jesse Jackson's clarity is a lesson for all politicians: that their platforms need to have a moral bedrock. EPA

          The world will miss Jesse Jackson's sense of moral purpose

          CommentFebruary 18, 2026
          Safety is one of my main points of attraction for living in Dubai. Getty

          Want to move to Dubai? Go ahead, you won't regret it

          CommentFebruary 13, 2026
          People are losing the ability to maintain deep attention due to systematic efforts by social media companies. Getty

          We should be fighting artificial distraction – not artificial intelligence

          CommentFebruary 12, 2026
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